Dentist
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
Dentists diagnose and treat diseases of the teeth and mouth tissues by various methods, including extraction, replacement, and oral surgery. They may design artificial teeth, straighten existing teeth, and treat gum diseases. Dentists must be highly skilled in the use of instruments such as drills, probes, and X-ray equipment. The majority of dentists are general practitioners, providing many types of dental care. Orthodontics and oral surgery are the two most common areas of specialization within the field.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
- Physical requirement
- No physical requirements
Issuing body
- Board
- Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
- Address
- 1801 Congress Ave Ste 8.600 Austin, TX 78701
- Phone
- (512) 463-6400
- Agency website
- http://tsbde.texas.gov/
- Last updated
- August 10, 2023
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- Dentist 29-1021.00
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- Dentist 29-1029.00
Source and verification
This record is Texas's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Texas State Board of Dental Examiners — see the issuing body section above.
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